Before Sunday’s game, he had been called for five accepted penalties in his career: encroachment (2007), pass interference (2007), unsportsmanlike conduct (2008), unnecessary roughness (2011) and holding (2012). …

Three days after Gore, visibly upset, had to cut an interview short after he had a puny role in a 23-14 defeat, he said his frustration stemmed from the loss, not his lack of usage. Gore had 10 yards on six carries, no receptions and played 32 of 64 offensive snaps. His six carries matched his lowest total in a game he’s finished since he became a starter in 2006. …

Three days after the 49ers waived Johnson, they re-signed their No. 3 quarterback today and waived tight end Asante Cleveland. On Saturday, they promoted Cleveland from the practice squad because of injuries that sidelined tight ends Vernon Davis and Vance McDonald for a 23-14 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. …